Christian Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
Omnipotent
The belief that God is all-powerful
benevolent
The belief that God is all-loving and good
Omniscient
The belief that God is all-knowing
Transcendent
The belief that God exists outside of time and space, beyond the human realm
Immanent
The belief that God is close to humanity and involved in the world
Evil
The opposite of good, a course of suffering and against the will of God
God’s will
God’s plan for humans
Free Will
The ability to choose between right and wrong, some believe this ability is given by God
The Inconsistent Triad Or The Problem Of Evil
John Mackie’s argument against the concept of an all-powerful and all-loving God whilst suffering exists
Theodicy
An argument against the Inconsistent Triad/Problem of Evil
Irenaeus’ Theodicy
The theodicy suggests that God allows evil and suffering to exist in the world, because this is the best way for humans to become better and more like God
Augustine’s Theodicy
The belief that there is suffering in the world because Adam and Eve misused their free will and disobeyed God, meaning suffering is not God’s fault
Augustine’s Theodicy
The belief that there is suffering in the world because Adam and Eve misused their free will and disobeyed God, meaning suffering is not God’s fault
Sin
The thoughts or actions God dislikes
Original Sin
The belief held by Christians that human nature is flawed because Adam and Eve chose to go against God’s commandment in the Garden of Eden
injustice
A lack of fairness or justice
ex nihilo
God created everything(the universe) out of nothing
Faith
Complete trust or belief in someone or something, especially God, even without proof
Son Of God
One of the titles given to Jesus, as he is a person in the Trinity. He was the sacrifise to save humans
The Word
Another name for Jesus used to prove that Jesus always existed. As he was present at creation.
The Word
Another name for Jesus used to prove that Jesus always existed. As he was present at creation.
Father
One of the names given to God, the creator of mankind